Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and board your all-inclusive luxury river ship. After settling into your suite, there's a welcome reception this evening to meet fellow travelers and get oriented to the vessel.
Landmarks Budapest - Day 2
Budapest
Budapest offers several options depending on your interests. You can take a guided city tour, explore the communist history walking route, check out the underground Hospital in the Rock, hike through Buda, or join the culinary market tour. The afternoon is yours to relax on the ship or wander around town on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Budapest in depth coach tour including Varkert Bazar, Margaret Bridge crossing, Szechenyi square, Elizabeth square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Scenic Freechoice - Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour covering communist history and 1956 Hungarian revolution
- Scenic Freechoice - Hospital in the Rock underground exploration of secret WWII hospital and nuclear bunker
- Scenic Freechoice - Guided hike of Buda district with views over Danube River
- Scenic Freechoice - Hungarian culinary market tour at Grand Central Market with local delicacies tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit thermal baths and hot springs at leisure
Landmarks Varkert Bazar Margaret Bridge Szechenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market - Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
The ship cruises along the Danube heading toward Vienna, and you'll arrive in Austria's capital this afternoon. Later that evening, you'll attend a private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with performances of Strauss and Mozart by an orchestra, ballet dancers, and vocalists.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Included with Scenic Enrich classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt and performances of Strauss and Mozart
Landmarks Palais Liechtenstein Vienna - Day 4
Vienna
Vienna opens up to you for the full day. You can explore on your own or choose from guided options like touring Schonbrunn Palace, e-biking to Danube Island, taking a day trip to Bratislava, or doing a Hidden Gems walking tour of Vienna's lesser-known spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Schonbrunn Palace tour including ornately designed rooms, royal family history, and impressive gardens
- Scenic Freechoice - Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island recreational area
- Scenic Freechoice - Excursion to Bratislava including Bratislava Castle, Hlavne Namestie main square, and Old Town Hall
- Scenic Freechoice - Hidden Gems of Vienna guided tour including Schwedenplatz, Prater, Augarten park, Greek Quarter, and St Stephen's Cathedral
Landmarks Schonbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavne Namestie Old Town Hall Schwedenplatz Prater Augarten Park Vienna Boy's Choir Greek Quarter St Stephen's Cathedral - Day 5
Durnstein
You arrive in Krems in the Wachau Valley this morning and can join a tour of Gottweig Abbey, do a wine tasting at a local winery, or e-bike to Durnstein. Later, the ship docks in Durnstein where you have free time to walk around this charming World Heritage town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Gottweig Abbey tour including magnificent frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Scenic Freechoice - Wachau Valley wine tasting at local winery with traditional winemaking demonstrations
- Scenic Freechoice - E-biking from Krems to Durnstein along the Danube with scenic stops
Landmarks Krems Wachau Valley Gottweig Abbey Durnstein - Day 6
Passau
After a brief stop in Brandstatt, you'll reach Passau at the meeting point of three rivers. Choose between a full day trip to Salzburg, a day in Cesky Krumlov, or a walking tour of Passau that includes St Stephens Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Included in Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov excursion options), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Full day excursion to Salzburg including guided tour, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg fortress, and lunch at local restaurant
- Scenic Freechoice - Full day excursion to Cesky Krumlov with guided tour of World Heritage site and lunch at local restaurant
- Scenic Freechoice - Highlights of Passau walking tour including St Stephens Cathedral
Landmarks Passau Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Cesky Krumlov St Stephens Cathedral - Day 7
Regensburg
Regensburg is known as Germany's best-preserved medieval city. You can do a walking tour of the old town, take a ferry to Weltenburg Abbey, join an active walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Castle, or cycle to Walhalla Memorial.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Walking tour of Regensburg including old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Scenic Freechoice - Ferry through Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey with monastery exploration and award-winning beer tasting
- Scenic Freechoice - Thurn und Taxis Active Walking Tour including castle tour
- Scenic Freechoice - Cycle tour through Donau Valley to Walhalla Memorial
Landmarks Regensburg Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 8
Nuremberg
Nuremberg comes into view dominated by its 12th-century Imperial Castle. Your options include a guided tour of Old Town, a World War II history tour, or an active walking tour covering the castle and city walls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town including Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- Scenic Freechoice - World War II tour highlighting Nazi regime events and important sites
- Scenic Freechoice - Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls active walking tour
Landmarks Nuremberg Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square - Day 9
Bamberg
Bamberg is a World Heritage-listed town built on seven hills. You can take a guided Old Town tour or book a day excursion to Coburg. The afternoon gives you leisure time back on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town including medieval and baroque buildings
- Scenic Freechoice - Excursion to Coburg including castle tour with museum of carriages, weapons, and paintings
Landmarks Bamberg Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Old Residence New Residence Little Venice Coburg Castle - Day 10
Wurzburg
You'll dock in Wurzburg, a Baroque city in Franconia's wine region. From here you can tour the Wurzburg Residence and its gardens, or drive along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg with a guided tour included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Walking tour and Wurzburg Residence guided tour including valuable paintings, tapestries, and period furniture
- Scenic Freechoice - Romantic Road coach tour to Rothenburg with guided tour of medieval old town
Landmarks Wurzburg Wurzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Romantic Road Rothenburg - Day 11
Miltenberg - Rudesheim
Wertheim is a medieval town with a distinctive Spitze Turm watchtower. Your choices include a town and winery tour, a Gamburg Castle visit with private reception, a farm visit and Miltenberg town tour, or a schnapps distillery tasting. You'll reboard the ship in Miltenberg and cruise to Rudesheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (All-inclusive on board entertainment this evening)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Wertheim tour with local winery visit to meet winemaker
- Scenic Freechoice - Gamburg Castle guided tour with private reception from Baron and Baroness
- Scenic Freechoice - Miltenberg farm visit with local owners, animal encounters, and tastings of local delicacies
- Scenic Freechoice - Schnapps distillery visit with tasting and Miltenberg orientation tour
Landmarks Wertheim Spitze Turm Gamburg Castle Miltenberg Rudesheim - Day 12
Rhine Gorge - Bonn
In Rudesheim surrounded by vineyards, you can visit Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum or hike through the vineyard landscape with a cable car ride back. Later, the ship cruises through the Rhine Gorge passing 40 hilltop castles. An evening gala dinner and classical concert at La Redoute in Bonn wraps up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Lavish dinner with classical music at La Redoute Recital Hall in Bonn)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum tour with mechanical musical instruments
- Scenic Freechoice - Hike through rolling vineyards with cable car return to town
- Scenic Freechoice - Cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Scenic Enrich - Gala Dinner and classical concert at La Redoute Recital Hall in Bonn
Landmarks Rudesheim Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue La Redoute Recital Hall Bonn - Day 13
Amsterdam
You arrive in Cologne, a city with 2,000 years of history. A walking tour takes you through the Old Town to see historic buildings, squares, and the famous Cologne Cathedral. After lunch, the ship heads to Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including historic buildings, squares, and Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cologne Cathedral Amsterdam - Day 14
Amsterdam
Amsterdam has several options for exploration. You can do a one-hour canal cruise, take a guided walking tour, ride through the Dutch countryside on e-bike, or go on an excursion to Schermerhorn windmills and Alkmaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - One-hour Amsterdam canal cruise viewing Golden Age mansions, warehouses, and bridges
- Scenic Freechoice - Walking tour of Amsterdam including history, Dutch culture, and herring tasting
- Scenic Freechoice - Dutch countryside e-bike tour with local guide
- Scenic Freechoice - Excursion to Schermerhorn village with 16th-century windmills and Alkmaar town
Landmarks Amsterdam Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 15
Amsterdam
You have the full day to explore Amsterdam at your own pace. Wander through the narrow laneways and along canals lined with beautifully preserved 17th-century buildings and charming cafes. There's plenty of time for museums, shopping, or just soaking in the atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Rijksmuseum to see masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh
- Visit Anne Frank's House
- Canal cruise on bicycle
Landmarks Rijksmuseum Anne Frank's House - Day 16
Dordrecht
An early arrival in Dordrecht, one of Holland's oldest cities, gives you time to choose from several activities. Options include a walking tour of the city, an excursion to see Delft pottery, the Kinderdijk windmills, or the Gouda Cheese Market if it's Thursday.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Walking tour of Dordrecht including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church), and Old Water Tower
- Scenic Freechoice - Excursion to Delft with 17th-century pottery factory visit
- Scenic Freechoice - Excursion to Kinderdijk to see World Heritage-listed windmills
- Scenic Freechoice - Gouda Cheese Markets tour including historic city and traditional cheese market (Thursday mornings only)
Landmarks Dordrecht Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Old Water Tower Delft Kinderdijk Gouda - Day 17
Veere
The ship docks in Bruinisse, a mussel fishing village, where you can tour the charming town of Veere or visit the Delta Works engineering complex. This is also a chance to sample locally grown oysters from the North Sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Guided tour of Veere including port area, Scottish merchant houses, church, and 15th-century town hall
- Scenic Freechoice - Delta Works visit showcasing dams, locks, and levees protecting the delta plain
Optional Activities
- Farm-to-table oyster tasting from local North Sea waters
Landmarks Bruinisse Veere Delta Works - Day 18
Antwerp
In Antwerp, Belgium's second city and major seaport, you can choose between a walking tour exploring the diamond capital, a craft beer and chocolate pairing experience, or an excursion to historic Ghent.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Walking tour of Antwerp including Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle, and main square
- Scenic Freechoice - Craft Beer & Chocolate pairing experience
- Scenic Freechoice - Excursion to Ghent with guided tour of medieval buildings, canals, and cultural hotspots
Landmarks Antwerp Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Antwerp Main Square Ghent - Day 19
Arnhem
You arrive in Arnhem after lunch, positioned near the Veluwe Nature Reserve. Your day can include the Airborne Museum, Netherlands Open Air Museum, or Palais Het Loo. There's an evening onboard lecture about Dutch tulips later.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Airborne Museum visit with in-depth account of Battle of Arnhem
- Scenic Freechoice - Netherlands Open Air Museum guided tour of 44-hectare outdoor museum with historic houses, mills, and farmhouses
- Scenic Freechoice - Palais Het Loo (royal family's former summer home) tour including art collection and grand gardens
- On board lecture about Dutch tulips and how they are grown
Landmarks Arnhem Veluwe Nature Reserve Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 20
Amsterdam
Hoorn is a prosperous medieval trading center where you can do a walking tour with local tastings, visit a cheese farm, take a traditional Dutch apple pie making class, or go on an active cycling tour. The afternoon features a leisure cruise back to Amsterdam with an exclusive evening visit to Fabrique des Lumières immersive art installation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Walking tour of Hoorn and inner harbour with local delicacies tasting
- Scenic Freechoice - Cheese farm tour learning traditional Dutch cheesemaking
- Scenic Freechoice - Traditional Dutch apple pie making class with local cook
- Scenic Freechoice - Active cycling tour of Hoorn including Oosterkerk and Ijssel Lake dyke
- Scenic Enrich - Exclusive after-hours visit to Fabrique des Lumières immersive digital art installation with champagne
Optional Activities
- Massage service at additional cost
- Salt Therapy Lounge with natural anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties
Landmarks Hoorn Binnenhaven Oosterkerk Ijssel Lake Fabrique des Lumières 
- Day 21
Amsterdam
An excursion takes you to the famous Keukenhof Gardens featuring more than seven million tulips from 800 varieties. After returning to Amsterdam, you have free time to walk the canals, visit museums, and explore the city's cultural attractions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Keukenhof Gardens excursion featuring over seven million tulips in artistic patterns and displays
Optional Activities
- Visit Rijksmuseum to see masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh
- Visit Anne Frank's House
- Canal cycling tour
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens Amsterdam Rijksmuseum Anne Frank's House - Day 22
Amsterdam Departure
Your tour concludes with a final breakfast on board before transferring to Amsterdam airport for your onward journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Amsterdam Airport
